"double play depth" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} double play depth (uncountable)
  1. (baseball) A shift in the defensive alignment of the infielders towards home plate when there is a baserunner on first base, to increase the possibility of getting a double play. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-double_play_depth-en-noun-aLH7Nuke Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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